STEM Innovation Forum: Transforming the Workforce in the Age of AI

Welcome to the STEM Innovation Forum! The STEM Innovation Forum is a multi-day national gathering that convenes leaders from industry, education, government, nonprofits, and networks to align around a shared vision for a diverse, sustainable workforce in the United States. You are invited to join us and connect with leaders across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, K-12 and postsecondary institutions, and nonprofits for two full days of collaborative learning, networking opportunities, and developing actionable strategies to shape the future STEM workforce. This year's Forum will take place at Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX on November 4-5, 2026. Day one features immersive industry site visits and early networking during a welcome reception — followed by a full day Forum of keynotes, learning sessions, and an innovation showcase on day two. Dive into breakout tracks focused on career-connected learning, industry-education partnerships, AI literacy, and other emerging technologies. Whether your focus is developing new relationships, scaling impactful programs, shaping policy, designing curriculum, or improving talent pipelines, the Forum unites stakeholders across the STEM education and workforce ecosystem to explore emerging trends, surface promising practices, and advance concrete strategies for strengthening our nation’s STEM pathways. Register to join us today! Please note, registration for STEMCONNECTOR members is free. Please reach out to [email protected] for member registration promo codes. Members will receive 2 complimentary registrations. Travel Information The event will be held at the Texas Women's University Student Union, Hubbard Hall, in Denton, Texas. The nearest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is roughly 30-40 minutes' drive, depending on time of day. We have secured a block of rooms at the Embassy Suites ‑ Denton Convention Center, conveniently located across the street from the event venue. • Reservation Link • Rate: $175 + taxes and fees • Booking deadline: October 14th Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure you receive the group rate, please book your room by October 14th. After this date, the special rates and room availability cannot be guaranteed. Learn more about the Forum agenda, speakers, presentation opportunites and site visits by visiting the Forum event page.